Theatrical Hair and Media Make-Up

About this course

If you want a career working with hair and make-up in the entertainments industry this course could be for you. This exciting career-led course covers the application of specialised make-up and synthetic hair for theatrical and media purposes. The course is a balance of practical work and theory based work.

You will put the workshop skills you learn into practice and document your progress in sketch books to document evidence in order to complete the units on this course.

You will also learn about production arts, performing arts business and production arts planning. You will work on two performances so work experience is a vital part of the course.

Full-time students aged 16-18 will follow a study programme at City College which includes:

The main subject qualification

Work experience which is effective, relevant, and includes careers fairs, site visits, guest speakers and introduces you to the expectations of the real demands of work

English and maths, where students have not yet achieved a GCSE grade A*-C/9-4 in these subjects by age 16

Additional activities, such as tutorials and work-related learning, to help further develop the personal skills relevant to your progression goals

These four elements should combine to provide stretch and challenge to prepare you for progression to employment or further study.

Earn up to 168 UCAS points#

#168 UCAS points based on Distinction grades

What you will learn

Year 1

Health and safety in the salon

Cosmetic make-up science

Media make-up

Style and fit postiche

Photographic make-up

Anatomy and physiology for make-up design and effects

Airbrush make-up

Cosmetic camouflage

False eyelash application

Styling and dressing hair

Year 2

Face and body art

Create and cast small prosthetic pieces and bald caps

Making a wig piece/postiche

Fantasy hair

End of year project

If you successfully complete the first year of study you will gain a level 3 Diploma qualification. In order to progress to the second year you will need to pass the first year of study.

Entry requirements

You will be required to attend an interview at the College prior to enrolling onto this course.

Dates, times & fees

Start Date

Course Times

Duration

Campus

Fees

03/09/18

2 years

Main

What next?

HNC in Art & Design at City College

Degree at university

Employment in hair and make-up industry

Work as a freelance make-up artist

Additional information

Trips, visits & activities

Trips to local theatres

Industry shows and exhibitions

Work experience

Industry week activities

Due to health and safety regulations all students are required to purchase and wear in all practical sessions a full uniform which consists of tunic, trousers and closed toed shoes. These are purchased through the College suppliers to ensure a high standard of presentation in our Kudos Hair and Beauty salons.

If you will be 19 before the start of the second year of this course, you will be liable to pay a fee for that year. Please contact us for more information.

Georgia Morris

Theatrical Hair & Media Make-Up Tutor

Georgia has always had a passion for hair and make-up. She studied at Southampton Solent University, achieving a First Class Honours Degree in Make-Up and Hair Design. She is a qualified hairdresser and has worked freelance in bridal, fashion, film and theatre. Over the years Georgia has gained a wealth of experience in the industry, working as a professional hair and make-up artist at Grange Park Opera House, on the Sound of Music UK Tour, plus the UK and European tour of Evita